Use a Change Order to Add a Manufacturer Part to an Item
This procedure creates a change order, adds an item, and associates the item with a manufacturer part.
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Use Navigator to go to the Product Management work area. From the list of offerings, click Product Development.
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Create a change order, using the following steps:
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From the Tasks panel tab, click Create Change Order.
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In the Create Change Order dialog, select a change type. Click Save and Close.
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Enter the following details for the change order: number, name, and description.
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Select the priority.
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Click Save and Close.
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Add the item as an affected object to the change order, using the following steps:
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Click the Affected Objects side tab and click Select and Add.
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Enter the item name and click Add.
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After the item is added as an affected object, select the item and click Edit Affected Object.
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Edit the item to add the manufacturer part, using the following steps:
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On the Edit Item page, click AML.
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Click Select and Add to add the manufacturer part as a recommendation.
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Select the manufacturer name, part number, status, and context. Click OK.
The manufacturer part is highlighted and includes a plus icon to indicate that it's a new assignment.
Note: The change order must be approved for the manufacturer part to be implemented. -
Click Save and Close.
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